One Mechanism the Kidney Uses to Raise Systemic Blood Pressure

Question

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to
A) increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex.
B) decrease secretion of aldosterone.
C) increase release of angiotensin II by the adrenal glands.
D) increase filtration into glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
E) decrease urinary albumin concentration.

Accepted Answer

The kidney can raise systemic blood pressure by increasing secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex. Renin is an enzyme that initiates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which ultimately leads to an increase in blood pressure.